Curious, I approach the box. "The hell is this?" I murmur quietly to myself. It's definitely not mine. Where did it come from? Wait, is this why everyone was just heading out of my room?

I open the box, quickly covering my eyes when a bright light shines in my face. It flies around me for a moment, then, as I lower my hands, something materialises.

The creature is white with wide, baby blue eyes. It has a feather on its head the same size as it and a feathery tail to match. Its body almost seems to sparkle in the sunlight filtering in from the window.

"What... you're a kwami?" I realise, confused. Why would there be a kwami here? "Yup!" The kwami smiles. "My name's Arya, and I'm your kwami!"

"Hold up - my kwami?!" I gape. "As in... I'm getting a Miraculous?!" "You are!" Arya giggles. "You've been granted the Miraculous of the Swan! What's your name, my chosen?"

"I-I'm Esme..." I reply, struggling not to fall speechless. They actually gave me a Miraculous? Why me? What could I possibly have to offer the most powerful people on the planet?

"It's lovely to meet you, Esme!" Arya smiles, though she slowly looks a little let down. "Is something wrong? Are you disappointed?"

"What? No, I'm not disappointed!" I say quickly. "It's lovely to meet you too, Arya. I'm not disappointed, just... surprised, that's all. I don't see why I'd be worthy of a Miraculous or an awesome kwami like you."

"There's gotta be some reason, since you were chosen! Master Fu chose you specifically to take the Swan Miraculous!" Arya tells me. "Wait, really? Isn't Master Fu the guardian?" "Of all the known Miraculous, yes!" Arya nods. "Why... why would he choose me? I don't even know him, I-"

Suddenly it clicks. "The test... that's what it was for..." "Test? What test?" Arya asks me curiously. "The other day Viperion and Ryuko - the holders of the Snake Miraculous and the Dragon Miraculous - were told by the guardian to test me," I explain. "They came down in unified forms with two borrowed Miraculous and grabbed at me. I guess it was a test to see what I'd do when I'm out in a position where I need to fight or something like that."

"And what did you do?" Arya asks, aware that it must've been good if she's now here. "Took both of the borrowed Miraculous off of them and nearly broke Ryuko's nose," I chuckle. Arya gasps, then laughs. "That's incredible, Esme! I can tell you're gonna be an awesome chosen!"

"And I can tell you're gonna be the best kwami ever," I smile, gently hugging Arya when she flutters over. She giggles a little, seeming happy in my embrace. I only need one hand to do it.

She then sniffs the air. "What's that delicious smell?" She asks. "Oh, I bought some more snacks for the kwamis," I smile. "Want some before the others get to it?"

"Sure!" Arya agrees eagerly. "I haven't eaten in ages - literally!" "Must not be nice," I frown. "Not really, I much prefer it when I'm here and can interact with others instead of just non-active kwamis."

I open the bags I brought and show Arya what I've got. "We've got croissants, cookies, macaroons... and there's other stuff downstairs if you're not interested in this."

"Ooh, these look pretty!" Arya took one of the macaroons and happily munched on it. "Yum!" "You like that?" I chuckle. "Yeah, they're sooo good!" Arya nods. "You can have as many as you like, usually Tikki has them but she's happy with anything sweet."

She happily takes a second one, munching away. I smile, watching her. She's so pretty, I can't believe I got such an awesome kwami!

When she's finished, she floats over to the black box and takes something out of it. It's a golden pendant of a feather. That must be the Swan Miraculous.

"Here! I don't have too long left of you seeing me without wearing the Miraculous! Put it on!"

I take the necklace and clip it around my neck. The cold metal almost seems to pulse, like it has a faint heartbeat, unnoticeable unless you really focus on it. "How do I look?" I chuckle. "It looks awesome on you!" Arya giggles. "Now if you wanna transform, all you have to say is; 'Arya, spread my wings'!"

"Got it," I nod. "And to transform back?" I check, knowing it's best to ask now than fail to do so later. "'Arya, tuck my wings'!" Arya explains.

"Okay, let's give it a try; Arya, spread my wings!"

In a flash of light, I've changed. I turn to my mirror, stunned by my reflection. My suit is mainly white with accents of baby blue. I've got a plush of faux feathers around my neck that extends a little way down my back and arms like a small cloak, though in a way that resembles sturdy wings. And... is that a freaking sword attached to my waist?! Awesome!

My face is covered by a mask that's baby blue on the bottom and white on the top, kinda like Multimouse's except hers was grey and pink. Even my hair's changed, now being in a long French braid over my shoulder, but plenty of pieces left to frame my face. The faint blue streaks in my hair surprised me as well, but I ain't complaining.

All in all, I think I look awesome.

Time to show the others.

I head upstairs, seeing everyone around the lounge area and discussing giving me my Miraculous. The only one absent is - thank god - Chloé.

"Do you think she'll like it?" Chat Noir asks. "I hope she does," Rena Rouge smiles. "Yeah, I tried to give it to her earlier but it kept backfiring..." Ladybug chuckles nervously. "And then the Chloé thing happened and... well... I don't know if she's gonna be so happy with me now..."

"I'm sure she'll understand, she's a bright girl," Ryuko says simply. "So what Miraculous was in the box?" Viperion asks Ladybug.

"The Miraculous of the Swan," I answer as all eyes fall on me. "You guys like?" I ask, showing off my costume. They all immediately clap, teasingly whistle and shower me with compliments... well, except for one hero. I glance to her, our eyes meeting.

That's the day Rena Rouge's jaw dropped for me.